[network] @gravedigger; video; All that cold, cold, wet day [open] - morning 143

[harlequinofhate]

[The video clips on and shows the Joker looking down at the tablet from beneath a wide-brimmed, flowery hat.

He wipes blood from his lip with his sleeve and scowls.]

Yanno, I am really not in the mood for you people.

If you're gonna go around picking fights with poor, old clowns at least have the decency to do it indoors.

[He rolls his eyes.]

Otherwise I have a tendency to get a little frisky.

[The tablet swings around and shows a mound of snow. It looks like a human form has been buried beneath it by hand. One foot is still visible.]

That there is my dear Watson.

I'm in a giving mood so he's still alive. Better hop to it, though, lovelies, 'cause he won't survive the night.

[He turns the tablet again and looks down at the camera, waving a finger.]

No, you aren't getting any clues. You should all know from last time that I'm not the dang Riddler. And forgive me I'm not too fussed about letting someone die.

Toodles!

[The feed ends.]

(ooc: Since this a fairly last minute thing the rescuers are already agreed to be Natasha, Tony, England, America, and Ginger. I still encourage people to search if they want to!)

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[brokethefirst]

Right. [There's a shuffling of movement on her side of the mic and the sound of a door creaking open, followed by the familiarly vicious wailing of the wind outside.]

We'll find him. We have to.

Good luck, England.

[keepscalm]

Good luck to you, as well.

[Another pause, a bit longer this time. The snowy wind whips and rustles the microphone during his silence.]

I don't plan to track him down. If John is still alive when I get to him, he'll need further assistance, and I care more about that than seeking vengeance.

[He remembers that Luna was pretty freaked out when America went after the Joker, so...it seems considerate to inform her. Especially if she's going to help him find Watson.]

[brokethefirst]

...I know. You don't have to defend yourself to me, England. Okay?

[And yet there's a tone of gratitude in how she states it. He didn't have to bother easing her nerves, and yet here he was, giving her assurances.]

What matters to me is that you both stay safe in the end. Otherwise, just... do what you feel you have to do.

[keepscalm]

[He can't promise that he won't go after the Joker eventually. It's not a priority, but if they ever cross paths...

England doesn't need anyone's approval, but it's nice to know that he won't scare Luna off.]

All right. Thank you, Luna.

I'll talk to you later.

[This search has to have his undivided attention now.]